Step into the Historic Heart of Bergen – the UNESCO World Heritage Site Bryggen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Discover Bergen\u2019s history at Bryggen, the city\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage Site and historic trading centre. On this guided walking tour, you\u2019ll explore how Bergen developed from a Medieval trading port into Norway\u2019s most important city, shaped by international trade, fire, and rebuilding over the centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour begins at Bryggens Museum, home to the world\u2019s largest collection of Medieval rune sticks, discovered during archaeological excavations in the 1950s and 1960s. These carved messages\u2014ranging from business correspondence to personal notes\u2014offer a rare insight into everyday life in Medieval Bergen. Along with artefacts such as pottery, tools, andgaming pieces, they reveal Bergen\u2019s key role in connecting Norway to the rest of Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We then step outside to walk past St Mary\u2019s Church, Bergen\u2019s oldest surviving building, and explore its surrounding Medieval ruins, before we continue into Sch\u00f8tstuene\u2014the Hanseatic assembly rooms. There you\u2019ll discover how the Hanseatic League, a powerful network of German merchants, transformed Bergen into a major trading port and left a lasting cultural and economic legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walk continues between Bryggen\u2019s iconic wooden buildings, rebuilt after the great fire of 1702 and now among Bergen\u2019s most recognisable landmarks. You\u2019ll also visit the remains of the city\u2019s Medieval wine cellar, once part of the town hall and an important social and commercial meeting place in the Middle Ages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This walking tour is an excellent way to experience and learn about Bergen\u2019s rich heritage. Don\u2019t forget to bring your walking shoes and curiosity, as this tour is sure to captivate those with an interest in history and culture. Language & duration<\/strong> What\u2019s included<\/strong> Who is this tour for?<\/strong> Accessibility & practicalities<\/strong> Collaboration<\/strong> A guided walk through Bryggen\u2019s past, from Bryggens Museum to its iconic wooden buildings. Includes extended entry to Bryggens Museum and Sch\u00f8tstuene the same day.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":19833,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-14699","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14699","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=14699"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14699\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":22421,"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/14699\/revisions\/22421"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/19833"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bymuseet.no\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=14699"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
Practical Information:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The walking tour is in English and lasts approximately 90 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your ticket includes extended entry to Bryggen Museum and Sch\u00f8tstuene on the same day.
Show your ticket in the museum shops to receive a 10% discount at Bryggen Museum and Museum Vest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tour is best suited for adults. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Parts of the tour take place outdoors, so please dress for the weather.
Due to cobblestone streets and limited accessibility, the tour may not be suitable for visitors with mobility challenges or strollers.
Dogs are not allowed, except for guide dogs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This walking tour is a collaboration between Museum Vest and Bymuseet i Bergen. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"